Bee Removal in Boerne, TX

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What is the difference between a bee, a wasp and a hornet?

Certain key differences separate bees from wasps and hornets. Hornets are usually 1 to 1.5 inches in length, and they may be black and white or brownish-reddish in color. They can can become very hostile if their nest is disturbed. Wasps are usually under an inch in length, and they come in a wide variety of colors. Yellow jacket wasps can be hostile, but paper wasps aren't likely to sting unless they perceive a threat.

Which is more effective, live bee removal or extermination?

Both live bee removal and extermination work quite successfully to get rid of bees. However, with extermination, the pesticides used may contaminate other beehives in the community, and this may wipe out local colonies. With live bee removal, bees are trapped and relocated without the use of harmful pesticides. This type of bee removal can be a lot kinder to the local ecology.

Are there any steps that can be taken to keep bees away from a property?

Yes, there are several steps you can take to keep bees away from your property. Bees will be attracted to structures that can house their nests, so it's a good idea to minimize outdoor clutter by removing items such as unused appliances and lawn equipment from your yard. If you have previously had a bee problem, make sure the hive and all traces of honeycomb are completely removed, since these bear pheromones that might attract new colonies.

How long does the bee removal process take?

The bee removal process can be handled very swiftly if it is tackled by professionals. If you have a hive on your property, bee removal experts can locate it and remove it within an hour or two. Bee removal professionals have the resources and training to ensure that the process is handled both quickly and safely.

What is live bee removal?

Unlike other types of bee removal, live bee removal does not kill bees. Instead, this type of bee removal relocates bees to an agricultural locale or bee apiary where their pollination abilities can provide maximum value. Live bee removal is available to both commercial and residential customers, and it works to support and preserve the dwindling bee population.

What are the chances of bees coming back after professional removal?

If professional bee removal is properly handled, the chances of bees coming back are slim. Professional bee removal aims to permanently remove bees by targeting their hive. If bees sense that a hive was once present in an area, the location can attract new swarms of bees even after the hive has been removed. Professional bee removal gets rid of all traces of bee pheromones and honeycomb from the hive location, and this makes it impossible for bees to determine that a hive was once present.

Can bees cause structural damage to property?

Some species of bees can cause structural damage to your property. Carpenter bees can destroy your home's wood structures, since they tunnel into wood decks and porches to create their nests. These tunnels are typically half an inch in diameter and 6 to 8 inches long.

At what point is professional bee removal recommended?

Professional bee removal is recommended if you've noticed bees inside your home, since their presence could indicate that there is a hive located in your attic or within your walls. If there is a beehive outside in a place that is constantly frequented by family members, bee removal is a good idea, since a hive in this location comes with a high risk of someone getting stung. Finally, professional bee removal is a wise move if there is someone in your family who is allergic to bee stings.

Are there particular types of trees/plants or structures that attract bees?

Bees are attracted to flowers such as almond verbena, coral vine, flame acanthus, kidneywood, anise hyssop, salvia, globe mallow, and sweet acacia. Bees are also drawn to trees such as chokecherry, crab apple, tupelo, seven-sun flower, redbud, serviceberry, and American linden. Structures such as mason bee condos and bumble bee nests appeal to bees by providing an environment that is conducive to nesting.

What are Africanized honeybees?

Africanized honeybees are the end result of hybridization between African honey bees and various types of European honey bees. Africanized honeybees are more defensive than other species of bees. They will chase their targets over great distances and sting with tremendous ferocity if they perceive a threat.